Manchester United Women have completed the signing of Spanish defender Andrea Medina on a free transfer, the club announced on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
The 22-year-old left-back joins after her contract with Atletico Madrid expired.
Medina has agreed to a three-year contract with an option to extend for a further season. This marks her first professional move outside Spanish football.
Manchester United's Director of Women's Football, Matt Johnson, expressed strong confidence in Medina's abilities.
"Andrea has all of the technical attributes, character and determination required to thrive at Man Utd," Johnson said.
Johnson noted that the club beat significant competition across Europe to secure the defender.
"We are delighted to add her unique qualities to our group, particularly after significant interest from clubs across Europe," he added.
Despite her young age, Medina has extensive experience at the highest level of European competition.
"Despite being only 22, and still having enormous potential to develop, Andrea already has excellent experience," Johnson said.
"Everyone at the club is excited to help her to achieve her ambitions."
Medina faced Manchester United three times last season in the UEFA Women's Champions League. That experience left a lasting impression on her regarding the club's stature and fanbase.
"The Manchester United has an incredible history, and I'm excited to join a team that is determined to write its own chapter in one of the most important clubs in the world," Medina said.
The Spanish international also highlighted the dedication of United fans who traveled to Madrid.
"The passion of everyone who traveled to Madrid was incredible; that atmosphere stayed with me and I can't wait to represent them every time I step onto the pitch," she said.
Medina expressed her readiness for the next stage of her career.
"I am ready for the next stage of my career and to show my qualities in the intensity of English football," she added.
Medina will wear the number 6 shirt for United.
She developed through the youth ranks at Sevilla and Camas before making her top-flight debut for Real Betis at age 15.
She later moved to Atletico Madrid, where she made over 100 appearances and won the Copa de la Reina.
